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Claire

American  
[klair] / klɛər /

noun

  1. Ina, 1892–1985, U.S. actress.

  2. a female given name, form of Clara.


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China's campaign of keeping tabs on dissidents around the world is motivated by the belief that criticism threatens the country's stability, said Claire Chu, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global China Hub.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Claire Brosseau has travelled the world doing stand-up comedy and acting in television shows, films and plays.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Instead, the camera zoomed in on Claire and her husband, Matt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The SNP's Clare Adamson, Labour's Claire Baker and Tory Miles Briggs are understood to be in the running for the deputy role, which comes with a £114,297 salary.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Claire didn’t try to get me back on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, either.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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